Design Intern - Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - Summer 2025 - Cary, NC

The Design Intern - Mechanical Engineer (HVAC) - Summer 2025 is involved in the application of engineering fundamentals and project related services in support of design assignments. This developmental position enables the Designer to learn to apply theoretical knowledge to practical application.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

• Works with assigned design engineers and drafters to execute design drawings and specifications as required in order to support assigned projects. Ensures code and statute compliance in all projects.
• Uses computer aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
• Routinely archives and retrieves data from electronic database for support of work.
• Researches equipment selection from catalogs under the direction of the Project Designer/Engineer.
• Expected to become proficient in the use of a computer for Design and Revit/CAD applications.
• Maintains a neat and organized work area, which allows efficient access to project information required by other team members.
• Keeps Project Designer/Engineer aware of workload and requests work when needed.
• Special projects as assigned.

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in design engineering from an accredited technical institution or college.
• Proven time management skills in order to juggle more than one project at a time.
• Customer Service experience exhibiting strong oral and written communication skills.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location.
• This position is a safety sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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